Atty. David Brandon Coffin

Atty. David Brandon Coffin

David B. Coffin is the pioneering founder of David Coffin PLLC, a law firm concentrating exclusively on IRS controversies and disputes for individuals and businesses across Texas.

Southlake Southlake 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About David Brandon Coffin at a glance

David Brandon Coffin is a Principal based in Southlake, Texas, practicing at David Coffin PLLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on tax. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1993), Texas (1999), U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas (2010), and U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas (2010). Educated at University of Oklahoma College of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Oklahoma at Norman (B.B.A. Accounting, 1987). Active member of Oklahoma Bar Association American Bar Association: Dallas Bar Association American Association of Attorneys-Certified Public Accountants Northeast Tarrant County Bar Association Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. Serands clients in Southlake, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David B. Coffin is the pioneering founder of David Coffin PLLC, a law firm concentrating exclusively on IRS controversies and disputes for individuals and businesses across Texas
  • Before establishing his firm in November 2010, David honed his skills as a Trial Attorney with the Department of Justice Tax Division for over 11 years, representing the IRS in complex cases across bankruptcy and federal district courts in Texas
  • His portfolio includes intricate corporate tax shelter cases, such as TransCapital Leasing Associates 1990-II L.P. v
  • United States and Enbridge Energy Co., Inc. v
  • United States
  • David has also adeptly managed cases related to federal tax lien enforcement and Trust Fund Recovery Penalty assessments
  • This rich experience forms the backbone of his proficiency in IRS representation
  • Since departing the DOJ, his extensive experience has continued to yield successful outcomes for his clients, fostered by a dedicated team
  • An optimist at heart, David infuses each case with a positive approach
  • He holds a BBA in accounting and a law degree from the University of Oklahoma and is both a licensed attorney and certified public accountant in Oklahoma and Texas
  • Residing in Grapevine, Texas, with his wife Sonja and three children, David is also an adjunct professor at SMU Dedman School of Law

Practice Areas Explained

David Brandon Coffin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Brandon Coffin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Southlake are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is David Brandon Coffin's law office located?
David Brandon Coffin's law practice is located in Southlake, Texas. The firm is David Coffin PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Brandon Coffin handle?
David Brandon Coffin focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has David Brandon Coffin practiced law?
David Brandon Coffin has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did David Brandon Coffin go to law school?
David Brandon Coffin earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.B.A. Accounting, 1987).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Oklahoma College of Law
- 1993
B.B.A. Accounting
University of Oklahoma at Norman
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 1993
Texas
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 2010
U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 2010
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 2010
U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
Admitted: 2010

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